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Extraordinary Achievement by UTB Physics Graduate

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​One of our recent
B.S. Physics graduates, Sergio Cantu, has achieved great honors in academics.
Sergio
had been awarded the prestigious NSF Graduate Fellowship last
year. Sergio’s preparation and research have been deemed exceptional on a
national scale, as evidenced by the acceptance offers he has been receiving
from all the top schools including MIT, UC Berkeley, Rice University and
University of Maryland. MIT has offered him “one of a very few
fellowships that provide full support for three years.” The
letter from Maryland states that “there were over 600 applications this year
for an entering class of about 30 students in our Department, the Committee's
recommendation for your admission reflects their high regard for the
strength of your academic record and ability.” All these institutions have
offered him full financial support throughout including full tuition waiver – a
substantial amount. This is a rare achievement for anyone and a moment of great
pride for all of us. This also reflects on the dedication with which department
of physics mentors students towards achieving excellence. Particular
recognition must go to Sergio’s mentor, Dr. Malik Rakhmanov, Assistant
professor of Physics. Dr. Rakhmanov’s commitment, diligence and zeal towards
mentoring undergraduate and graduate students have been exemplary. Many more
students mentored by him have done us proud.